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Rangers assess veteran backup catcher options after not tendering Heim to address behind-the-plate depth.
Two free agents, Danny Jansen and Reece McGuire, are highlighted as sensible fits for Texas.
Gary Sánchez is another option if other catchers come off the market, though not the first choice.
Texas has Willie MacIver signed and Malcolm Moore in the system, offering internal options.
The move would prioritize veteran presence to guide young catchers and stabilize the position.
Rangers’ plan centers on a cost-effective veteran option that won’t break the bank.
A backup catcher addition is framed as an important offseason need for 2026.
The article positions Jansen and McGuire as two of the best fit options for the role.
The report underlines the ongoing evaluation as Texas weighs free agency vs. internal routes.

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The Rangers signed Danny Jansen to a two-year, $14.5 million deal (with $15.5 million if bonuses are reached), adding a veteran catcher to the roster.
Jansen brings bat-to-ball value behind the plate, though his best seasons came previously, with 10.8 fWAR since 2018 ranking him among top MLB catchers.
The Brewers declined Jansen's $12 million mutual option for next season, clearing a path for other destinations.
Defensive metrics portray Jansen as a solid, if unspectacular, receiver with notable strengths in blocking and a history of injuries.
Texas evaluated Victor Caratini as an alternative before finalizing Jansen, signaling a push to deepen catching depth.
Kyle Higashioka remains the incumbent catcher, with a mutual option for 2027 shaping how Jansen complements the duo.
Jansen's prior wrist and hamstring injuries have limited his playing time across multiple seasons, affecting his consistency.
In 2025, Jansen served as a part-time contributor for Milwaukee after a Rays stint, posting a respectably above-average hitter by some metrics while catching about 93 games across teams.
Pairing Jansen with Higashioka is expected to give Texas a balanced catching duo behind the plate for 2025 and beyond.
The deal aligns with Texas' broader plan to bolster catching depth while keeping options open for the future, including prospects like Malcolm Moore.

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The Rangers added Danny Jansen to solidify the catching platoon as they pursue a stable, flexible backstop plan behind the plate.
Diaz, a veteran closer candidate, joins for one year as part of a measured, low-risk reliever upgrade to Texas’s bullpen mix.
Alexander brings durability and versatility, offering a long relief option or possible spot starts as Texas builds its multi-use bullpen plan.

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The Milwaukee Brewers lost veteran catcher Danny Jansen to the Texas Rangers in free agency.
Jansen agreed to a two-year, $14.5 million contract with the Rangers, potentially reaching $15.5 million with bonuses.
Texas sought to address its catching need, with MLB.com's reports confirming the deal and noting Jansen's contributions.
Jansen produced a .720 OPS in 2025, the best among Rangers catchers over the prior two seasons.
Jansen played 98 games between Milwaukee and Tampa Bay in 2025, hitting 14 homers and 36 RBIs.
Milwaukee moved Jansen due to team decisions after the season and he seeks a new opportunity in Texas.
Texas also reportedly added relievers Alexis Díaz and Tyler Alexander amid the signing
The club has not officially confirmed the news at the time of reporting.
Catching was identified as Rangers' biggest offseason need before finalizing the deal.
Jansen’s eight-year big league career has featured solid pop and strong defensive skills.
Jansen joins a Rangers lineup aiming to improve at catching after recent acquisitions.

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